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A 53-year-old female asked:
Doc said if there's ligament/ tendon tear or rupture at ankle after sprain, i can't walk at all. since i can walk, it means strain. no need mri. true?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Paxton Danielanswered
Radiology 34 years experience
Depends: If you are improving the tendon injury was probably mild and is healing. If you are not getting better after 3 months the tendon injury may be more severe. This still doesn't necessarily mean you need an MRI but may indicate more specific care of the injured area is required.
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Dr. Robert Conenelloanswered
Sports Medicine 33 years experience
Not true: The ability to walk has no relevance on the severity of your injury. An MRI would help your doc make a more definitive diagnosis.
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Dr. Scott Keith commented
Podiatry 46 years experience
Certainly the ability to walk has relevance, just as much as the inability to walk.
Jun 3, 2015
Last updated Jun 4, 2015
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